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Virginia drought update: Improvement for Peninsula, officials say
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (172+ words) The drought warning for many Peninsula cities and counties has been de-escalated following recent rain, according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. The advisory has gone from a drought warning to a drought watch as of Thursday for many…...
Virginia warns mandatory water restrictions could follow as historic drought deepens
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (499+ words) Virginia's drought has reached a point where state and local leaders say voluntary conservation might not be enough if conditions keep deteriorating. Rainfall is far below normal, and stress is showing up in reservoirs, streamflow, soil moisture, and groundwater, raising…...
Extreme drought area expands in Virginia for the first time in weeks
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (365+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Despite some rainfall, Virginia's drought continues. After a brief period of modest improvement, the extreme drought area is expanding for the first time in weeks. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday and based on conditions through Tuesday…...
Virginia Beach EMS gives tips on what to do if you’re experiencing heat exhaustion or heat stroke
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (48+ words) Temperatures are set to feel like triple digits this weekend. EMS professionals are warning people to stay hydrated going into 4th of July celebrations. Temperatures are set to feel like triple digits this weekend. EMS professionals are warning people to stay…...
Dangerous heat, fire risk prompt safety warnings ahead of busy holiday weekend at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (108+ words) The holiday weekend is expected to bring large crowds to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, but officials say dangerous heat and dry conditions will make safety a top priority. Lifeguards are preparing for an increase in heat-related emergencies as heat index…...
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources urges caution amid drought, low-water conditions
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (250+ words) 10 News has the latest local breaking news and headlines from Roanoke, Virginia. Get Roanoke, Va., local TV news, Lynchburg, Va., headlines, national news, videos and more from NBC's local affiliate in Roanoke, Va. WSLS 10 10 News Digital Team Virginia Department of…...
How Virginia Beach firefighters stay cool while working in extreme summer heat
3+ mon, 21+ hour ago (36+ words) Virginia Beach Fire is using rehab buses, cooling equipment and extra staffing to protect firefighters from summer heat. Virginia Beach Fire is using rehab buses, cooling equipment and extra staffing to protect firefighters from summer heat....
Cooler May starts after record-hot April across Central Virginia
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (118+ words) Va. (WSET) — April 2026 finished as one of the warmest months recorded in Central Virginia's weather history. It's possible we could see light rain Saturday morning in Danville and South Boston. Rain totals would be low if the rain can reach…...
Wineries across Virginia devastated by last week’s cold weather
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (458+ words) Wineries across much of Virginia lost significant portions of their grape crops last week after a destructive freeze, setting back an already struggling industry and resulting in gaps in the availability of some local wines from 2026 starting next spring. The…...
Trees take root as Virginia’s frontline defense against urban heat
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - As temperatures climb, some parts of the commonwealth are heating up faster than others — a result of too few trees and too little shade. Neighborhoods without tree canopy can be up to 15 degrees hotter than those with tree…...